How carburetors work on lawn mowers?

When an engine is running properly it is igniting a steady stream of a gasoline - air mixture. As long as that mixture is provided to the spark plugs chamber, the engine should continue to run and rotate the crankshaft. The job of the carburetor is to mix air and gasoline and provide that correct mixture. read more

When an engine is running properly it is igniting a steady stream of a gasoline - air mixture. As long as that mixture is provided to the spark plugs chamber, the engine should continue to run and rotate the crankshaft. read more

Troubleshooting Carburetor Problems in Your Lawn Mower or Small Engine Sometimes, if your carburetor is gummed up beyond simple maintenance, it may be necessary to rebuild or overhaul it. You can find detailed carburetor repair instructions in our "Overhauling the Carburetor" FAQ article. read more

The carb is in charge of getting the mixture just right. On new cars, fuel injection is becoming nearly universal because it provides better fuel efficiency and lower emissions. But nearly all older cars, and all small equipment like lawn mowers and chain saws, use carbs because they are simple and inexpensive. read more